PrEP Myths Debunked

By MISTR staff

PrEP IS TOO EXPENSIVE 

Truvada and Descovy for PrEP are expensive if you’re paying out of pocket, but in most cases it is available for free in all 50 states. If you don’t have insurance, MISTR works with patient assistance programs in all across the country to get you signed up and on PrEP for free 

IT’S ONLY FOR GAY MEN 

While gay men have been largely impacted by HIV, it is not a disease that discriminates. HIV/AIDS infections happen to people of every race, gender and sexuality. As such it is important for everyone to get tested regularly and to take preventative actions to lessen the risk of transmission. Including but not limited to the use of Truvada or Descovy for PrEP 

YOU CAN TAKE PREP ON DEMAND 

In order to be most effective, you must take your PrEP every day. Taking PrEP sporadically does not provide a sufficient amount in the bloodstream to prevent transmission. Missing a dose does and will happen, it is not a big cause for alarm, but you try your best to take it every day as prescribed. Pill cas 

YOU ONLY NEED IT IF YOU’RE HAVING LOTS OF SEX 

PrEP is protection and as such, you don’t have to be having a ton of sex to use it. Being on PrEP make your sex safer, whether you’re wild or not 

If you’re ready to PrEP for success, sign up HERE